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If you or someone in your care have suffered through any type of felony crime, such as abuse, rape, or assault, the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney wants you to know that we are here to help and to listen. In what may be one of the most traumatic experiences you have or will ever face, the staff and attorneys in this office are committed to helping you bring justice to those who have done you harm and return to living with a renewed sense of safety and security.

While you, your child, or another loved one, may feel as if no one cares about you and your case, we want you to know that you are not alone and that we are here to help guide you through the justice system with open ears and minds. We do our best to understand you and your unique situation so everyone involved in the case has the best and most complete information.

To provide a crucial link between the attorneys working a case and the staff who support them, as well as to give you – as a victim – an understanding resource throughout what could be a long and potentially complex process, the Kenton Commonwealth’s Attorney has a dedicated victim’s advocate available in-house.

Our victims advocate, as well as our whole team of staff and attorneys, are dedicated to keeping you informed throughout your case, “translating” legal terms so you understand exactly what is happening, and caring for you to the point of helping provide safe shelter and food if needed.

We urge you to contact us if you have any questions about your rights as a crime victim, if you have questions specific to your case, or if one of the resources below are unavailable.

Downloadable Resources

Although completely voluntary, the victim impact statement is filled out by the victim (or another person on the victim’s behalf) to help the judge understand how a crime has impacted them. Filling out this form gives victims the opportunity to think about what they want to say and avoid having to speak in open court, although like testifying in court, this form, once submitted to the court, becomes an open public record.

This packet includes instructions for and application to file a claim with the Kentucky Crime Victims Compensation Board. Intended for victims and third parties acting on the victim’s behalf (such as a legal guardian, parent of a minor child, and/or the victim’s attorney, etc.), the state requires this form be completed so as to reimburse, pay, compensate, etc., crime victims for lost wages, medical bills, and/or final expenses, among others.

This resource outlines the 12 most basic steps specific to Kentucky’s criminal justice system. Our office is pleased to offer this PDF to victims who would like an overview of the process or members of the general public who would also like to learn more.

Rob Sanders Shares His Background and A Touching Experience Helping a Young Victim

View the video below to learn more about Rob Sanders, Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney, and the satisfaction he finds in his work when helping victims win justice.